Tips & Guides

This holiday season, the best toasts don’t need alcohol to shine. Discover how non-alcoholic cocktails are redefining celebration with bold flavors, mindful moments, and plenty of sparkle. Featuring Cut Above’s favorite zero-proof sips—from the cozy Notorious F.I.G. to the crowd-pleasing Party Punch—these drinks prove you can raise the bar without raising your BAC.

From wellness wearables to eco-friendly tech—and of course, the Cut Above Holiday Gift Set—discover 2025’s top trending gifts that blend modern design, mindfulness, and celebration.

From celebrity sake to zero-proof bars, Q3 2025 highlights how mindful drinking is redefining global beverage culture. Explore the top stories from Mock The Toast—and see how Cut Above is helping raise the bar for alcohol-free spirits at drinkcutabove.com

From 19th-century spirit-and-bitters mixes to Prohibition-era creativity and today’s health-conscious zero-proof movement, the story of cocktail and mocktail reveals how our drinking culture has evolved—and why both remain staples on menus around the world.

Great cocktails start with the right tools — even when they’re alcohol-free. From shakers to muddlers, discover how each piece of barware helps you craft perfectly balanced drinks at home with Cut Above spirits.

Garnishes do more than dress up a drink—they boost flavor, aroma, and experience. Here’s how to use them like a pro in your zero-proof cocktails.

Why do some people feel buzzed after one drink while others feel nothing? From weight and hydration to genetics and food intake, many factors influence how our bodies digest alcohol. Learn how it all works—and why zero-proof spirits offer a smarter sip for mindful drinkers.

That alcohol “burn” you’re craving? It’s not a flavor — it’s a nerve response. Learn why non-alcoholic spirits aren’t supposed to taste exactly like booze, and why they offer something just as satisfying (minus the ethanol).

Q2 2025 was big for the non-alc world: Nestlé entered the chat, sports teams teamed up with zero-proof brands, and non-alcoholic spirits got more airtime than ever. As traditional alcohol sales dipped, innovations in THC drinks and alcohol-free beer surged. At Cut Above, we’re proud to be part of this evolution, offering bold zero-proof spirits for today’s mindful drinker. Read the full roundup and explore our collection at drinkcutabove.com.